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  • An Exhibition Of Works Of Self-Taught Art Figures Opened In Yerevan

    AN EXHIBITION OF WORKS OF SELF-TAUGHT ART FIGURES OPENED IN YEREVAN STATE MUSEUM OF FOLK ART

    ARMENPRESS
    JUNE 1, 2010
    YEREVAN

    YEREVAN, JUNE 1, ARMENPRESS: An exhibition of works of self-taught
    art figures dedicated to International Children's Day opened today in
    Yerevan Museum of Folk Art. It is organized under the high patronage
    of Armenian Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan, with the support of
    the Armenian Culture Ministry, Armenian State Museum of Folk Art,
    Armenian Artists' Union, Araratian Patriarchal Diocese and with the
    sponsorship of "ArmenTel" CJSC.

    T. Sargsyan attached importance to organization of the exhibition
    and noted that they are ready to support suchlike events. According
    to Armenian Culture Minister Hasmik Poghosyan, the presentation of
    folk masters to the society through suchlike initiatives is of great
    importance.

    Anahit Mkhitaryan, co-chairperson of the Union of the Armenian Artists
    throughout the World, said that many works have been received for
    participation in the exhibition, about 30 of which have been chosen.

    "In our choice we have taken into consideration the circumstance that
    they are self-taught art figures. Our goal is to present to society the
    works of the self-taught art figures and to reveal talented people,"
    A. Mkhitaryan said.

    Works of over 20 self-taught art figures are presented at the
    exhibition. It will be open till June 10.

    Archbishop Navasard Kchoyan from the Araratian Patriarchal Diocese,
    members of the Union of Armenian Artists throughout the World and
    art figures were present at the event.




    From: A. Papazian
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